Volkswagen Caddy
White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
LB54 BWEMOT history
LB54 BWE is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,251 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 143,251 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,149 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 BWE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caddy
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 BWE was last recorded at 143,251 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,826 miles · 15 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 425 miles
- Average per year
- 6,149 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,251 miles
- 2024 – 126,806 miles
- 2023 – 118,007 miles
- 2022 – 109,664 miles
- 2021 – 96,380 miles
- 2020 – 83,472 miles
- 2019 – 81,270 miles
- 2018 – 80,626 miles
- 2017 – 79,393 miles
- 2016 – 72,812 miles
- 2015 – 68,954 miles
- 2014 – 64,968 miles
- 2013 – 58,159 miles
- 2012 – 51,853 miles
- 2011 – 45,260 miles
- 2010 – 41,355 miles
- 2008 – 37,325 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,251 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,251 miles (+425)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 143,251 miles
- Test number
- 906475218303
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail142,826 miles (+16,020)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,826 miles
- Test number
- 600786439425
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,806 miles (+51)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 126,806 miles
- Test number
- 612732270381
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,755 miles (+8,748)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,755 miles
- Test number
- 183298279632
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Pass118,007 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 118,007 miles
- Test number
- 293623992742
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,998 miles (+8,334)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,998 miles
- Test number
- 929792013640
- DangerousLower Gearbox mounting defective
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass109,664 miles (+13,284)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 109,664 miles
- Test number
- 921947176518
- MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass96,380 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 96,380 miles
- Test number
- 950866578792
- MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail96,380 miles (+12,908)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,380 miles
- Test number
- 572440134060
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass83,472 miles (+2,202)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2021
- Odometer
- 83,472 miles
- Test number
- 851735459263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,270 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 81,270 miles
- Test number
- 996829811823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,270 miles (+644)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,270 miles
- Test number
- 603358595550
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass80,626 miles (+1,233)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 80,626 miles
- Test number
- 600427079243
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass79,393 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 79,393 miles
- Test number
- 362175690683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,390 miles (+6,578)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,390 miles
- Test number
- 798175508282
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass72,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 72,812 miles
- Test number
- 569450910995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,812 miles (+3,858)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,812 miles
- Test number
- 772573985670
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass68,954 miles (+3,986)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 68,954 miles
- Test number
- 456638275011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 64,968 miles
- Test number
- 136254884054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,968 miles (+6,809)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,968 miles
- Test number
- 905993984057
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/r tyre has cut to outer wall
Pass58,159 miles (+6,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,159 miles
- Test number
- 126343873047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass51,853 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 51,853 miles
- Test number
- 135491182440
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail51,853 miles (+6,593)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,853 miles
- Test number
- 488051082060
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,260 miles (+3,905)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 45,260 miles
- Test number
- 785110591056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,355 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,355 miles
- Test number
- 261316770061
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass41,355 miles (+4,030)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 41,355 miles
- Test number
- 791176870066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,325 miles (+4,141)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 37,325 miles
- Test number
- 401819038444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 33,184 miles
- Test number
- 732022828079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,184 miles5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,184 miles
- Test number
- 473518818018
- FailureFront Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- NoteOFFSIDE WINDOW GLASS MISSING
Questions about LB54 BWE
- Does LB54 BWE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 BWE is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 BWE?
- The MOT on LB54 BWE is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 BWE done?
- LB54 BWE was recorded at 143,251 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,149 miles a year.
- Has LB54 BWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 BWE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB54 BWE ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LB54 BWE find?
- LB54 BWE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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